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O neill Family History

O neill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Neill, O'neill, Mcneill, Knell, Mcneil, Nell, Antill, Snell, Canell, Nill

27K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
5K	Immigration Records
40K	Census and Voter Lists
69K	Member Trees

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Where is the O neill family from?

You can see how O neill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O neill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most O neill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 O neill families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded O neill's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of O neill families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O neill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your O neill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named O neill. 17% of O neill men worked as a General labourer and 66% of O neill women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named O neill were General labourer heavy worker and Incapacitated.

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We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

17%

Builders labourer

Dock labourer

General labourer heavy worker

Unpaid domestic duties

66%

Unpaid domestic

Domestic servant

Incapacitated

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Census Record

There are 40K census records available for the last name O neill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O neill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name O neill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name O neill. For the veterans among your O neill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O neill lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, O neill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for O neill in 1979 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

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O neill Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Neill, O'neill, Mcneill, Knell, Mcneil, Nell, Antill, Snell, Canell, Nill

27K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
5K	Immigration Records
40K	Census and Voter Lists
69K	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the O neill family from?

View Census Data for O neill

What did your O neill ancestors do for a living?

View Census Data for O neill

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

17%

Builders labourer

Dock labourer

General labourer heavy worker

Unpaid domestic duties

66%

Unpaid domestic

Domestic servant

Incapacitated

What O neill family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of O neill family history

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What is the average O neill lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, O neill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for O neill in 1979 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the O neill family tree

Explore Your Tree

O neill Family History

O neill Surname Meaning

145,000 record(s) for O neill

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Where is the O neill family from?

What did your O neill ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What O neill family records will you find?

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Passenger List

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What is the average O neill lifespan?

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O neill Surname Meaning

145,000 record(s) for O neill

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Where is the O neill family from?

What did your O neill ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What O neill family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of O neill family history

What is the average O neill lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the O neill family tree

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